NeNe Leakeswas one of the OGhousewivesonThe Real Housewives of Atlantaand she now has thoughts on the current iteration of the show. Fans have complained the show is not captivating audiences in the way that it once was. There are many ideas about how to fix the show, but no one quite knows how this series works like NeNe. Leakes was on the show from seasons 1-7 and again in seasons 10-12.Her opinions on how to save the series boils down to which cast members she doesn’t believe are worth keeping.

Rumors have been swirling about the show getting a complete overhaulá laThe Real Housewives of New York City.For Leakes, she thinks that “half” of the cast needs to go. Back in September,Leakes toldTMZthat she thought the cast should all go when asked. “Yes. … They should,” Leakes said.“If they’re going to keep those same girls over and over…it’s not a good look.”She went on later to clarify that she didn’t meaneveryoneshould go and she was joking. “I think they should keep a couple,” she said recently, adding, “half of the cast should go.”

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Leakes is right thatthe show needs to change. Even current cast memberKandi Burrushas complained about the castingprocess of Season 16, saying,“They still haven’t told everybody who they bringing back,”she said in an Instagram live recently. “They being real trippin’. They acting like people don’t have a life. People got lives around here. We gotta make plans for other things.”

The Real Housewives of Atlanta

A reality series focusing on the personal and professional lives of several women in Atlanta’s high society. The show documents their interactions, from lavish parties and business ventures to intimate moments with family and friends. The cast members navigate complex relationships, intense rivalries, and significant life events, providing a mix of drama, entertainment, and insight into the pressures and privileges of their status. Each episode highlights the evolving dynamics within the group, showcasing the highs and lows of their interconnected lives.

Most People Agree ‘RHOA’ Needs a Major Overhaul

Atlantaused to be one of the biggest shows in the Bravo canon, but through the years,it has fallen out of favor.Rebooting the series - whether with a complete wipe of the cast or taking in Leakes' suggestion - could be what the show needed.

Despite Leakes' acrimonious exit and subsequent lawsuit against the network,longtime fans miss her presence.There’s also a lot of interest inKim Zolciakreturning amid her ongoing headline-making divorce.

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Several ATL influencers will share how they came up in a land of opportunity in the South.

Multiple media outlets have reported there’s no interest in bringing back anyone who is not currently on the show. Instead, there’s speculation that three current housewives will be asked back, whilethe rest of the cast will be rounded out with younger influencerswho are popular in the area.

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